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We run campaigns throughout the year, and need you to get involved and help raise awareness.

Campaigning & Advocacy

As a charity we are actively involved in campaigning on behalf of patients and their carers, which we feel is an important part of the work that we do. We are passionate about doing everything we can to improve the experience of patients throughout their cancer journey.

BBC Lifeline Appeal with Arlene Phillips

Support Leukaemia Care as they launch their BBC Lifeline appeal, supported by Dame Arlene Phillips who will be sharing her own leukaemia experience as well as sharing stories of people who have used Leukaemia Care’s support services.

Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Awareness of blood cancers like leukaemia need to be dramatically improved. Help to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia this Blood Cancer Awareness Month and beyond.

#LeukaemiaLevy

Join our #LeukaemiaLevy campaign to help us improve financial support offered to those affected by a leukaemia, MDS or an MPN diagnosis.

Spot Leukaemia represents Blood Cancer Awareness Month

Life-saving question for you. Can you and your family and friends name the main symptoms of leukaemia?

Left to #WatchWaitWorry

Join our Left to #WatchWaitWorry campaign and help us to improve the support offered to patients on Watch and Wait.

#LifeVsLivelihood

To improve the experience of employed leukaemia patients as the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions lift.

World Leukemia Day 2024

Save the date - World Leukemia Day on the 4th September!

Malignant Diagnosis, Surely?

Leukaemia Care, as part of a Malignant Diagnosis, Surely? campaign, have launched a petition to insist that NHS England treat myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) as a cancer in everything they do. Do you agree that MDS patients have a right to understand their illness properly? If so, sign our joint petition below.

World Cancer Day Resources

Help us to #CloseTheCareGap and download our #WorldCancerDay themed graphics with our #SpotLeukaemia twist! Help us to continue to support leukaemia patients who may face barriers to their care.

My CNS Matters

My CNS Matters: Addressing disparities in holistic care for leukaemia patients.

Living with Leukaemia

Living with Leukaemia is our annual patient survey that aims to reveal the experience of leukaemia patients from diagnosis through to treatment and living with or beyond blood cancer.

Leukaemia: I wasn’t born yesterday

As part of our report, we undertook a survey of over 1,300 leukaemia patients, to uncover the inequalities that are impacting on cancer survival and patient experience.

Leukaemia Care turns 50

Leukaemia Care is 50. That’s 50 years of supporting patients and their families and providing them with the right information and advice.

Telegraph Charity Christmas Appeal 2019

This Christmas Leukaemia Care team up with the Telegraph to share stories and experiences from those who have been affected by leukaemia.

Become a Campaigner for Leukaemia Care

Join a community dedicated to driving change and improving the lives of leukaemia patients nationwide. Together, we can amplify awareness, secure support, and shape policies that prioritise the needs of those living with leukaemia. Ready to be a change maker? Complete the form below!

About chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML)

Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a slow-growing type of blood cancer. It develops when white blood cells in your bone marrow multiply uncontrollably. Find out about the signs and symptoms of CML, tests you might have, and how CML is diagnosed.

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Take a Moment to Catch Up

View our latest news and blog articles

December 12th

Leukaemia Care Winter Appeal: Wrapped wishes of gratitude, highlighting the impact of our support

This Winter, we’re wrapping gift tags around Leukaemia Care HQ, filled with heartfelt messages of support and gratitude from those who have benefited from our vital support services....

November 11th

Additional treatment for AML patients now available in Scotland

Leukaemia Care is pleased to announce that newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) patients with a FLT3 mutation now have access to quizartinib, in combination with chemotherapy, thanks to a decision made by the Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) today. ...

October 31st

Leukaemia Care’s response to the 2024 Autumn Budget

"We welcome the increase in the NHS budget. However..." - Colin Dyer, Chief Executive at Leukaemia Care shares the charity's response....